The United Kingdom welcomes today’s adoption and was pleased to vote in favour.
\n\nThe United Kingdom remains committed to comprehensive implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement, across all chapters, it remains essential for lasting peace.
\n\nTen years later, a central lesson is clear: protecting the gains of the Agreement and addressing today’s security challenges are not competing objectives.
\n\nThey are mutually reinforcing, and are essential not only for Colombia’s future, but also for stability and peace throughout the region.
\n\nWe welcome the commitment from the Government of Colombia to rural reform and that this will now transfer to domestic institutions.
\n\nAs we heard in this Chamber on the 12 of October from Foreign Minister Bula, this includes commitments to formalised land ownership, infrastructure and economic opportunities for rural communities.
\n\nAs we approach the tenth anniversary of the Peace Agreement, we should recognise the significant achievements that it has delivered.
\n\nMore than 11,000 former combatants remain demobilised and committed to the agreement.
\n\nBut challenges remain.
\n\nViolence and evolving conflict dynamics continue to threaten communities and illicit economies fuel violence.
\n\nThe Peace Agreement remains central to tackling the factors that sustain conflict.
\n\nImplementation needs to go hand in hand with stronger state presence, territorial development, and effective security policies.
\n\nWe welcome the reflection of these priorities in today’s resolution.
\n\nWe also remain clear about the value of the United Nations Mission.
\n\nAs the circumstances in Colombia evolve, so too should the Mission.
\n\nIts ability to provide credible verification and maintain engagement in conflict-affected regions remains as important as ever.
\n\nToday’s resolution renews that Mission until 31 October 2027, and focuses its mandate on verifying implementation of security, demobilisation, and reintegration.
\n\nThe United Kingdom’s commitment to the Colombian people and to their lasting peace remains steadfast.
\nThe Ambassador’s role is to represent the UK within an international organisation, engaging with every other country or organisation that belongs to or observes the body. The Ambassador is also responsible for the direction and work of the Mission. Ambassadors to multilateral missions are often referred to as ‘Permanent Representatives’.
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